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Committee adopts amendments and passes 'Wendell's Craniofacial Law' expanding coverage rules and expedited approvals
Summary
Senate Bill 602 was amended and passed to broaden craniofacial coverage: it renames the chapter, excludes dental/vision only policies, requires expedited approval timeframes for accredited craniofacial teams and permits covered patients to receive out‑of‑state care without out‑of‑network charges when services are unavailable in Arkansas.
Senate Bill 602, carrying amendments to strengthen and clarify craniofacial coverage, passed the Senate Insurance & Commerce Committee after sponsors adopted technical and substantive changes. The amendment renames the statutory chapter to "Wendell's Craniofacial Law," excludes dental and vision‑only plans from coverage requirements, requires an expedited approval…
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